In Museums

Silk art in Museums, Internationally

The finest handmade silk embroidery can always be found in museums. Many exquisite works of ancient handmade silk embroidery are prominently displayed in art museums in China, the United States and other fine art museums and research institutes throughout the world.

The Xi’an Museum (Xi’an, China)

Imperial Dragon Robes, Qing Dynasty, 17th Century.

The British Museum (London, UK)

Silk embroidery panel with flowers and ducks, with two detail insets.

Made in Tang Dynasty, 9th-10th Century AD.

One of the largest intact pieces of ancient Chinese silk embroidery surviving today.

Made in Tang Dynasty, 8th Century AD.

Victoria and Albert Museum (London, UK)

The Victoria and Albert Museum has a stunning collection of 18th and 19 Century silk embroidery housewares.

Dress Length, Qing Dynasty, 20th Century

Hanging Panel, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Satin Chair Cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

Dragon Robe, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

Quilt Cover, Qing Dynasty, 16th-17th Century

Roundel, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Scroll, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

There are many other prominent international museums and research institutes who display and study ancient handmade Silk Art

While in office, both Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter received double-sided silk embroidery as gifts from the Chinese government. In Chinese culture, cats are considered an excellent defense against evil spirits, and so both Presidents were given cats.